As you start to navigate this new arena of healthy, organic eating, you will find new foods and drinks that you probably have never heard of before. For example, today we are going to discuss the amazing health benefits of young coconut kefir and why you should be drinking it. It is probable that many of you do not know what young coconut kefir is. In fact, you’re probably asking yourself, “What is young coconut kefir?!?” Well don’t worry.

What is Young Coconut Kefir?

Before we delve into what young coconut kefir is, we feel it’s important for you to know what kefir is. Kefir is a natural probiotic drink which is full of beneficial bacteria that helps assist in digestion, helps support your immune system and helps keep your gut flora balanced.

Kefir typically is made with a dairy base, usually from goat, cow or sheep’s milk, and is then fermented using kefir grains. During the fermentation process the sugars are converted into beneficial probiotics, creating a health tonic that not only will encourage optimal gut health, but also will supply your body with an abundance of beneficial nutrients and enzymes. Young coconut kefir (also known as YCK) is not dairy based and is an ideal alternative for those who have a hard time with regular kefir due to an intolerance to casein (milk protein found in some dairy) or to dairy as a whole.

Made from the juice, or coconut water, of young, green coconuts, yck is dairy and gluten free, is low in sugar, low in calories and is fat free. It is made via the same fermentation process as regular milk kefir, except the liquid base is different and you would need to use water kefir grains instead of milk kefir grains. Also boasting a potent probiotic profile, like milk kefir, yck has the digestive enzymes and other nutrients, in addition to the minerals and hydrating benefits that you would get from consuming regular coconut water.

What are the health benefits of young coconut kefir?

Ok, so now that you know what young coconut kefir is, it’s important for you to know why we promote this bubbly probiotic drink. Below is a list of why you might want to consider incorporating young coconut kefir into your daily routine.

With all those reasons listed above and with the simple fact that 80% of your immune system residing in your gut, we hope you will consider supporting your digestive tract with a potent and natural source of probiotics by means of young coconut kefir, or another fermented food. In hopes of facilitating that, here’s a young coconut kefir recipe to help you get on your way. Good luck and let us know if you have any questions, comment or concerns!

A Coconut Water Kefir recipe

Ingredients:

1 TBSP water kefir grains. You can buy those here: www.culturesforhealth.com
3 Young Thai Coconuts. You will need the coconut water from these. These coconuts have a hard green exterior OR a softer white exterior, not to be confused with the mature coconuts with the brown exterior.

Instructions:

• Combine the water kefir grains and the coconut water in a clean and sterile jar – stir lightly with a clean spoon.
• Seal jar securely with a lid.
• Let sit for up to 48 hours at room temperature and out of the sun or direct light.
• Your kefir should be fizzy (Tip: The longer you leave the more sour it will get).
• Strain the kefir grains from the coconut water when it fits your taste.
• Preserve the kefir grains for another batch (keep in a sealed container in the fridge).
• Refrigerate in a sealed container and enjoy, or see below for a second fermentation phase if you want to add flavors.

Adding flavors…

• Combine the coconut kefir and 1 cup of juice in a jar and again seal with a lid.
• Let to stand at room temperature for 48 hours.
• After 48 hours your kefir should be bubbly, due to the fermentation process.
• Refrigerate in a sealed container and enjoy!

Coconut kefir is an absolutely excellent source of probiotics, and is a staple in our ProBalance 7 Day Cleanse that’s designed to cure candida, help you detoxify your body, lose weight, increase energy, boost your immune system, and much more.

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